Breaking news: Rubio skipping Ukraine talks as Zelensky rebuffs U.S. on Crimea

The back-to-back developments are a double blow to the cease-fire plans.

View in browser April 22, 2025, 5:54 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Tyler Hicks/The New York Times Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the next stage of the Ukrainian cease-fire talks. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would not accept any deal that recognized Moscow's legal control of Crimea. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018